A
fast-paced energetic game in which competitors hit a ball
with the hand against the walls of a court. It is most
frequently played on either a four-wall court or a one-wall
court.
The
standard 4-wall court is basically a rectangular box, with a
gallery above where the referee and scorer are stationed.
Spectators may watch the game from the game from the gallery.
Some courts also have a glass back wall that gives spectators
a better view of the action.
The
ball used is made of black rubber, which, although soft, can
still sting the bare hands on its rebound from the walls;
players wear special gloves for protection. These gloves also
keep moisture from affecting the ball during play. Players
may strike the ball with either hand, but they may not use
their feet or other parts of their bodies.
Two,
three, or four people may play the game.
